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Camping in the Banff Area THE ‘BARE’ CAMPSITE PROGRAM CAMPGROUND ETIQUETTE HOW TO REACH US The ‘Bare’ Campsite program aims to ensure that no HOW TO KEEP A ‘BARE’ CAMPSITE: PETS wildlife attractants are left unattended at any site in the You can ensure you’re a good neighbour and guarantee a For more information on camping in Banff, Lake campgrounds. Special effort is being made by park staff A ‘Bare’ campsite does not have any wildlife attractants • Pet Food/Bowls – full and empty, When not in use, when you are sleeping or when your Pets must be kept on a leash and under control at all good camping experience for yourself, by respecting and Louise or in the backcountry of Banff National for your safety, and to help wildlife in our national parks campsite is left unattended, all food related and scented Camping in the (food or food-related or scented items). To ensure you have times. Pets are also wildlife attractants, and may be adhering to the following guidelines: Park, contact Parks Canada’s continue to thrive. The program is in effect in all Banff a ‘Bare’ campsite, do not leave any of the following items • Bottles/Cans – open or unopened, items MUST be stored: attacked by carnivores (bears, cougars, wolves and National Park campgrounds. unattended at your site: coyotes) if they are left outside unattended, especially at Washing Dishes – Use the outdoor sink or a personal Visitor Centre: Banff Area • Scented Products – all, such as shampoo, toothpaste, • in a hard-sided vehicle, trailer or motor home (not in tents basin for washing dishes (not the bathrooms). candles, citronella, dish soap, or tent trailers), or night. Ensure you clean up after your pet and pack away • Coolers** – full and empty, all food dishes when not in use. Washing Laundry – Please use your own tub and dump Banff Visitor Centre • in campground food storage lockers (not hung) • BBQs – clean and dirty, water down the outdoor sink or toilets. Laundry facilities 224 Banff Avenue, Town of Banff • Food – wrapped, unwrapped, and in containers, are available in the Town of Banff. • Any other items used for food preparation or that have a 403-762-1550 Non-food or food-related items, such as lawn chairs, tables Recycling – Bottles and cans (refundable containers) • Garbage/Wrappers, smell or scent. or lanterns may be left outside. can be recycled in each campground near the washroom Report all bear, cougar, wolf and coyote • Dishes/Pots/Cutlery – clean and dirty, building. **A note about coolers: Animals will be attracted to these Dump dish water down outdoor sinks or at the IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A ‘BARE’ CAMPSITE: sightings to park staff immediately or call the because they hold smells from items that have been • Empty beverage containers, sani-dump. Children – To ensure the safety of your children, please stored in them, even when the coolers are empty. Park staff regularly patrol the campground to ensure supervise them at all times. Children may become lost 24-hour Banff Park Dispatch service at campers have not left anything out that may attract in the campground or may unknowingly trespass on a 403-762-1470 wildlife. If you return to your site and items you left neighbouring campsite. unattended are missing, look for a written warning left by park staff. Staff may secure your belongings for Driving – Respect the posted speed limits and remain alert To report campground noise complaints or S. Michel S. safekeeping until you pick them up and put them away while driving in the campground. Trees may obstruct your other Canada National Parks Act offences, call X X properly. Not complying with staff requests to clean up view and pedestrians, especially children, may suddenly 1-888-WARDENS (1-888-927-3367) dart out onto the road. WHY A ‘BARE’ CAMPSITE? your site may result in being charged under the Canada (law enforcement), toll free 24 hrs a day, National Parks Act. Accessing Facilities - Please use roadways and 7 days a week. When people leave their food and animal attractants pathways to access campground facilities (picnic shelters, outside, bears and other wildlife can lose their fear of bathrooms, etc.) and your own campsite. Cutting through humans. Once an animal becomes familiar with human a neighbouring campsite will disturb other campers and For emergencies call 911. food, that animal becomes a risk to public safety and may may cause damage to the fragile vegetation. be destroyed. By keeping a ‘Bare’ campsite, you are iStock playing an important role in preventing the creation of © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada “problem” animals. Catalogue: R64-420/2012E Également offert en français ISBN #: 978-1-100-20108-5 Parks Canada Parks Canada Parks Canada WELCOME TO CAMPING REGULATIONS & RULES BOOKING YOUR CAMPSITE BANFF NATIONAL PARK! CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS Banff National Park offers diverse camping GENERAL NOISE CAMPFIRES FISHING ALCOHOL AND FIRE BANS Reservations can be made for Tunnel Mountain Village experiences, from cozy and authentic lakeside I and Tunnel Mountain Village II campgrounds. To make From May to September, a number of policies are in place campsites to scenic sites located within close In addition to the ‘Bare’ Campsite Program, a number of People love to camp because of the opportunity it Having a campfire is one of the most enjoyable “things to A national park fishing permit is required. Permits are a reservation, visit www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free to ensure visitors get a good night’s sleep. An alcohol 1.877.737.3783 (1.877.RESERVE). Reservations must be regulations are in effect to ensure campers have a safe and provides to escape the noise of the city and enter the do” when camping. In order to keep your campfire safe available at the Banff Visitor Centre, Lake Minnewanka Parks Canada proximity to amenities in the Town of Banff. consumption ban and a fire ban are in effect daily at enjoyable experience. peace and quiet of nature. Even conversation can carry for you and for the environment, please adhere to the boat dock or various retail outlets in the area. Pick up made at least 24 hours prior to arrival. All other campgrounds during quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. On Seven campgrounds in the Banff Area provide through a forested area. Excessive noise is not permitted following regulations: a copy of the Fishing Regulations Summary to learn campgrounds operate on a first come, first served basis. summer long weekends, a full alcohol ban on the possession convenient access to the park’s most famous Campgrounds and campsite sizes have been designed at any time of the day. Any disturbance should be about special rules related to fishing in a national park. of alcohol is in effect at most campgrounds. For backcountry campers, speak to staff at the Banff attractions. Each campground varies in size, to reduce our impact on the ecosystem. The maximum reported immediately to the Wardens or park staff. Permit - Each registered party wanting to have a campfire Visitor Centre about backcountry camping options. location and services. Visitors can choose one occupancy for each campsite is similar to a hotel: to must purchase a fire permit for $8.80 per day. Permits are Please note: There is a difference between a ban on the Numerous hike-in campgrounds are available throughout that best suits their needs and preferences. exceed it places stress on the campground and on the Quiet Hours – Are in effect from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. During available at the campground or self-registration kiosk. consumption of alcohol and a ban on the possession. Ban on Banff National Park and require a wilderness permit. natural environment. quiet hours, music, campfires and alcohol are prohibited. consumption – alcohol is permitted in the campground but Fire Size – The suggested fire size is ½ metre x ½ metre The information in this brochure is important to Quiet conversation only. may not be open or consumed during quiet hours. Ban on DATES OF OPERATION • A maximum of 2 vehicles, 2 tents and 6 people are x ½ metre. Fires must be contained within the firebox possession – alcohol is not permitted at any time. know for your enjoyment and safety. Should you permitted on each site. Alcohol – Open alcohol is not permitted between 11 p.m. provided. It is illegal to have a fire outside of a FAILURE TO COMPLY Dates of operation vary from campground to campground have any questions, friendly staff are available at designated location. and are available online. Summer camping begins in early • Check out time: 11 a.m. and 7 a.m. Review the Alcohol and Fire Bans section for most campgrounds and are also ready to assist more information. Park staff are here to help and may visit your site to May, with all campgrounds open by mid to late June. Wood – Only use wood that is provided within the you at the Banff Visitor Centre. • Maximum stay: 14 days. remind you of these regulations. Campers who fail Demand is heaviest from June through September, with campground. To reduce the negative impact of campfires July and August being the busiest months. Campgrounds Generator Use - Permitted between the hours of to comply with the ‘Bare’ Campsite Program and on the environment, keep your fires to a reasonable close throughout September and October, with the • Camping is only permitted in a designated campground 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. daily. these regulations may have their camping permit PARK WARDENS and site. size. Do not burn garbage or collect deadfall from the revoked, without a refund, and may be charged exception of Tunnel Mountain Village II, which is open surrounding forest for burning.
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